Cayne vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayne

Boy #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"craftsman, smith"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,235
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cay, Caie, Caykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Dedrick

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English African American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,375
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ded, Rick, Dede

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cayne Rank #5,235
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Cayne is more popular, ranked #5235 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayne ___

  • Cayne James
  • Cayne Thomas
  • Cayne Alexander
  • Cayne Michael
  • Cayne David
  • Cayne Robert

Dedrick ___

  • Dedrick James
  • Dedrick Lee
  • Dedrick Wayne
  • Dedrick Ray
  • Dedrick Antoine
  • Dedrick Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayne

Zane Blaine Drake Shea Quinn

If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayne or Dedrick more popular?

Cayne is more popular, ranked #5235 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Cayne and Dedrick mean?

Cayne means "craftsman, smith" (Hebrew origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cayne and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Cayne is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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